Drowning Flashcards
1
Q
Define drowning
A
Drowning is the process of experiencing respiratory impairment due to emersion or submersion in a liquid
2
Q
Blow through the ………
A
foam
3
Q
What happens when divers induce hypocapnia and dive?
A
Divers hyperventilate before a dive, which reduces their residual CO2 level. Because of the reduction of CO2 the body begins to blackout before it feels the urge to breath again
